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Residential Advisor (RA) – Residential Life

Chugach Alaska Corporation, Gulfport, MS, United States


About Us
When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture. The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields – each team member proud to serve our country with first‑class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders.

At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high‑performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences – then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you!

Job Overview
Some of the most important conversations in a young person’s life happen outside the classroom. That’s where our Residential Advisors (RAs) come in. At Gulfport Job Corps Center, some of our students are living away from home for the first time, and RA's play a vital role in helping them develop the habits, confidence, and life skills they need to succeed – so they can focus on building their futures. For over 60 years, Job Corps has helped young people achieve successful careers in some of the country’s fastest‑growing industries. Administered by the U.S. Department of Labor, Job Corps is the nation’s largest residential career technical training and education program helping young adults develop the skills, confidence, and education needed to succeed in the workforce and their communities.

Responsibilities
Essential Job Duties:

Supervise and mentor students in a residential dormitory setting

Promote positive behavior, accountability, and leadership

Lead dorm meetings, group activities, and student engagement events

Monitor student safety

Assist with recreational trips and student transportation

Conduct dorm inspections and support facility upkeep

Maintain documentation and student reports

Support student development through coaching and guidance

Help cultivate a respectful, safe campus environment free from harassment or intimidation

Job Requirements
Mandatory:

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent

Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Must have the ability to pass a background check and drug screening

Preferred:

Experience in residential programs or mentoring environments is preferred

Experience working with youth or young adults is preferred

Associate degree in counseling, social work, or related field is preferred

Disclosures
Chugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Chugach will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email ada@chugachgov.com. Chugach Government Solutions supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on factors including job responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.

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